Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Upgrade 2,400 Primary Health Centres to Health & Wellness Centres by Dec 2026
Under Ayushman Bharat's HWC pillar, PHCs are being converted into comprehensive primary care centres offering 12 service packages including mental health, geriatric care, and teleconsultation.
Overall Progress
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
₹89,155 crore (NHM total allocation FY26)
December 31, 2026
Progress Snapshot
1,240 HWCs certified of 2,400 target
52%Last updated: Apr 18, 2026 · Source: NHM Monthly Progress Report
Milestones
500 HWCs certified
Target: Jun 2025
Completed ✓
1,000 HWCs certified
Target: Dec 2025
1,240 by Apr ✓
1,800 HWCs certified
Target: Jun 2026
At risk
2,400 HWCs certified
Target: Dec 2026
At risk
Update Log
Apr 18, 2026
NHM Q3 disbursement 34% below target in 6 states — Bihar, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Assam are significantly behind.
Mar 28, 2026
Ministry responds to CAG audit findings — disputes 3 of 11 observations. CAG had flagged ₹4,200 crore in unspent NHM funds.
Feb 22, 2026
Budget 2026 keeps NHM allocation flat at ₹37,000 crore — below inflation-adjusted FY25 level in real terms.
Jan 15, 2026
Opposition raises concerns that definition of 'upgraded' HWC has been quietly diluted to include centres without full equipment complement.
How we track this
We track PHC upgradation using NHM monthly programme data, supplemented by state health department disclosures under RTI. Our count only includes centres with full HWC certification — not those 'under upgradation'. We cross-reference against state CAG reports quarterly.